An early 20th century gold, sapphire and seed pearl evening purse
An early 20th century gold, sapphire and seed pearl evening purse
The finely woven mesh-link purse to a chased frame accented by step-cut sapphires, the clasp modelled as a seated monkey holding a seed pearl, suspended from a fancy-link chain, length 16.5cm (illustrated on inside back cover)
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An early 20th century gold, sapphire and seed pearl evening purse
The finely woven mesh-link purse to a chased frame accented by step-cut sapphires, the clasp modelled as a seated monkey holding a seed pearl, suspended from a fancy-link chain, length 16.5cm (illustrated on inside back cover)